DMX & Snoop Dogg Will Go Head To Head On Verzuz Next Week (@DMX @SnoopDogg @verzuzonline)

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Next Wednesday, July 22nd, hip-hop artists DMX and Snoop Dogg will be featured on the Verzuz Song Competition.  It goes without saying that this is a highly anticipated matchup because both men have countless hit songs under their belt.

Be sure to tune into verzuztv dot com at 8:00 PM EST on the aforementioned date to experience what is sure to be an epic event.

Alicia Keys’ 2020 World Tour Pushed Back To 2021! (@aliciakeys @livenation)

A short while ago American pop star Alicia Keys announced that her 2020 world tour will be postponed to 2021.

The organizers are committing to honoring all tickets already purchased on the new dates, but persons that would like a refund may do so by visiting livenation dot com/refund.

Gyptian Releases New Crossover Single “Disappear” (@RealGyptian)

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A few hours ago Jamaican recording artist Gyptian shared a new song, that many of his supporters are already calling a hit. The track, which is titled “Disappear,” is a mix of dancehall, popular music and afro-beat. It was done with dancehall producer Troublemekka.

Click here to check it out for yourself so that you can make your own assessment.

Talib Kweli Announces New Album & Membership With Patreon (@TalibKweli)

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Yesterday hip-hop artist Talib Kweli announced that he will be releasing new content exclusively via Patreon. According to Google, this is a membership platform based in the United States that allows creators and artists to earn a monthly income by providing exclusive rewards and perks to their subscribers, or “patrons.”

Kweli said that he is the first major artist to launch an album release via Patreon. The album, which is titled “Cultural Currency,” will not be available for several months, but by joining Talib‘s Patreon page today his supporters will gain access to brand new music, a new episode of Vibrate Higher TV and more.

Lauryn Hill’s Vienna Show Postponed! – New Date: July, 2021 (@MsLaurynHill)

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Please see media release from Ms. Lauryn Hill regarding her July 13th show in Vienna.

Due to the current developments around the spread of the Corona virus Covid-19 and related measures by national and international authorities the concert of Ms. Lauryn Hill on July 13th 2020 at METAStadt in Vienna has to be postponed.

The show will take place on 12th of July 2021 instead. All purchased tickets will remain valid. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!

Maxi Priest Featured On Jonathan Emile’s “Babylon Is Falling” Remix (@MaxiPriest @JonathanEmile)

At the end of June Canadian hip-hop artist Jonathan Emile released the remix of his track “Babylon Is Falling.” The song was initially featured on his 2009 “The Lover / Fighter Document” album.

The newly published remix has been getting a lot of attention because it’s done as a collaboration with international reggae star Maxi Priest. Click here to check it out.

Alicia Keys Honors Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor & Others In New Video “Perfect Way To Die” (@aliciakeys)

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R&B star Alicia Keys continues to be a relevant voice in both the black lives matter movement as well as the corona virus pandemic. Not only is she using her social media platform to share inspiring, informative information, but she is also releasing songs and videos that speak to the moment.

Her latest contribution is “Perfect Way To Die”; both song and video were shared at the end of June. This powerful record and its associated visual shines light on the countless Black Americans that have died at the hands of law enforcement.

Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.